Partial Solar Eclipse · 6 February 2027

Solar Eclipse in Zimbabwe

On 6 February 2027, a partial solar eclipse crosses Zimbabwe.

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Partial

Eclipse type

9.6%

Max obscuration

—

Max duration

20

Cities tracked

Where to watch

Visibility Map

Zimbabwe will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

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Normal sky before eclipse

Sky during total solar eclipse

During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

By location

Cities in Zimbabwe

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

Victoria Falls10%

Harare Western Suburbs4%

Worldwide

Other Countries

Côte d'Ivoire86%

UY86%

CL86%

Burkina Faso77%

Sierra Leone74%

PY67%

Guinea-Bissau61%

CAR53%

BO40%

Western Sahara32%

PE20%

French Guiana14%

PF11%

BW10%

North Macedonia1%

Frequently asked questions

When is the solar eclipse in Zimbabwe?: On 6 February 2027, Zimbabwe will experience a partial solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 9.6%.
Will Zimbabwe be in the path of totality?: No. Zimbabwe will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with up to 9.6% of the sun covered.
Which cities in Zimbabwe will see the best eclipse?: The cities in Zimbabwe with the highest eclipse coverage are: Victoria Falls (9.6%), Hwange (8.4%), Kariba (7.4%), Karoi (6.1%).

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